Dune mini series

Dune review

Rated - 4.0 stars

By oldknight from Cambs Avatar image

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Dune

Director John Harrison
Run time 288 mins Certificate 12

20th February 2010

A very good adaptation of a great novel. From someone who has read all the Dune novels (only the genuine Frank ones), it was a pleasure to enjoy a screen version that resembles somewhere what Frank Herbert would’ve wanted. I did like David Lynch's movie, but mainly due to the fact I was a Dune fan, but on reflection the Movie just concentrated on visual and loose plots.

Whereas the mini series actually focuses more on the conversations and cunning plotting of the key characters (which as most Dune fans knows is where the true skill of F. Herbert’s really shines).

Yes I do agree somewhat with other reviewers saying that some of the effects are a bit shaky, but you have to put into perspective, this is not a big Hollywood budget movie, so if you have this in mind you, it won't distract you.

Enjoy!

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